Emanuel Cleaver
- Previous profession
- Senior pastor, St. James United Methodist Church, 1973 to 2009; Founder, Harmony in a World of Difference, 1991; Founder, Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Kansas City Chapter;
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- Senior pastor, St. James United Methodist Church, 1973 to 2009
- Founder, Harmony in a World of Difference, 1991
- Founder, Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Kansas City Chapter
- Host, Under the Clock, KCUR Radio, 1999 to 2004
- First public office
- 1979Councilman, Kansas City, 5th District, 1979 to 1991
- Years in public office
- 41
Confirmed from the official recordSource: Congressional Directory for the 119th Congress (2025-2026), February 20, 2026. We saved our copy on October 8, 2026.
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The saved record holds 1,251 recorded votes by Emanuel Cleaver, from 2005 to 2026.
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118th Congress, 2023 and 2024
55 Yes · 4 No · 20 Did not vote on 79 laws of this Congress. 2 votes on a resolution that passed a law.
Votes on a resolution that passed a law
What this member says about laws and orders
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From this member’s press releases
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1 excerpt
- 21st Century ROAD to Housing ActFebruary 10, 2026
Congressman Cleaver Applauds House Passage of Landmark Bipartisan Housing Package
“The passage of H.R. 6644, the Housing for the 21st Century Act, is a historic first step toward confronting a housing crisis that is squeezing families and communities nationwide. While more must be done, including real federal investments to meet the scale of this housing crisis, H.R. 6644 provides a strong foundation to build on.”
Member-requested spending
Congress printed 15 spending items this member requested, $15,468,000 in all, in the lists read for 4 laws.
Laws read: Public Law 119-37, Public Law 119-74, Public Law 119-75, Public Law 119-86.
| Recipient | Law | Purpose | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockhurst University | Public Law 119-74 | Expanding Innovative Technology Programs in Cybersecurity and Artificial IntelligenceDOC · NIST--STR S | None printed | $1,031,000 |
| Mid-America Regional Council | Public Law 119-74 | Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) expansion for law enforcementDOJ · OJP--Byrne | None printed | $1,031,000 |
| Kansas City Area Transportation Authority | Public Law 119-74 | Transit Ambassador ProgramDOJ · OJP--Byrne | None printed | $1,031,000 |
| Foster Adopt Connect, Inc. | Public Law 119-74 | Wraparound Supports for High-Risk YouthDOJ · OJP--Byrne | None printed | $1,031,000 |
| Mattie Rhodes Center | Public Law 119-74 | Community-Based Violence Intervention & Prevention InitiativeDOJ · OJP--Byrne | None printed | $1,031,000 |
| Board of Police Commissioners of Kansas City, Missouri | Public Law 119-74 | Police Cruiser ReplacementDOJ · OJP--Byrne | None printed | $1,031,000 |
| Youth Guidance | Public Law 119-74 | Reducing Crime through School-Based Prevention and Education ProgramsDOJ · OJP--Byrne | None printed | $1,031,000 |
| City of Lee's Summit, Missouri | Public Law 119-74 | Public Safety Technology EquipmentDOJ · COPS Tech | None printed | $1,039,000 |
| Kansas City Area Transportation Authority | Public Law 119-74 | Public Safety TechnologyDOJ · COPS Tech | None printed | $1,031,000 |
| Board of Police Commissioners of Kansas City, Missouri | Public Law 119-74 | Police Aviation Technology EquipmentDOJ · COPS Tech | None printed | $1,031,000 |
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| Recipient | Law | Purpose | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MO | Public Law 119-75 | Kentucky Ave. Bridge ReplacementDepartment of Transportation · Highway Infrastructure Programs | MO | $1,200,000 |
| City of Kansas City, Missouri | Public Law 119-75 | Brush Creek Greenway ImprovementsDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | MO | $2,000,000 |
| City of Grandview, Missouri | Public Law 119-75 | Main Street MarketDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | MO | $850,000 |
| Metropolitan Community College | Public Law 119-75 | Longview Automotive InstituteDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | MO | $850,000 |
| City of North Kansas City, Missouri | Public Law 119-75 | Town Square RenovationDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | MO | $250,000 |
Read from the lists Congress printed for 4 laws. An item requested by several members appears under each of them, so sums across members count such an item more than once. A list the Congressional Record printed on two days is counted once, from the later printing. A requester is tied to a member only when exactly one member serving in that chamber on that day has the printed name.
Campaign promises
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- Campaign website: www.cleaver4congress.com. The Federal Election Commission’s record of CLEAVER FOR CONGRESS gives this address.Confirmed from the official record
- 2 pages of www.cleaver4congress.com saved on October 8, 2026. 1 states positions on issues.From a secondary source
- An Internet Archive copy of www.cleaver4congress.com, the earliest captured August 3, 2026. We ask the Archive for the copy closest to election day, November 5, 2024.From a secondary source
Online ads
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CLEAVER FOR CONGRESS Google Ads Transparency Center
Evidence for the tie: The library lists FEC committee number C00395848 for this advertiser, and the FEC committee file names this member as that committee’s candidate.
The library lists 9 ads by this advertiser since January 3, 2025.
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